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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.77, 979.11 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.77, 979.11 and 241.88 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.77 : 979.11 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.77/979.11 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.77x = 979.11 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.77x = 236,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,822.23/652.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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